In this sports fantasy, a young girl's prayers lead to a surprising upswing for the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The angel Gabriel hears her pleas and sends down the spirits of some deceased baseball greats to help the current… MoreIn this sports fantasy, a young girl's prayers lead to a surprising upswing for the fortunes of the Pittsburgh Pirates. The angel Gabriel hears her pleas and sends down the spirits of some deceased baseball greats to help the current players achieve greatness.

The original version does not sport the technical capabilities of the popular Disney remake ... and so they garner their credentials the old-fashioned way: they… MoreThe original version does not sport the technical capabilities of the popular Disney remake ... and so they garner their credentials the old-fashioned way: they earn them. The extremely likeable Paul Douglas leads as a crusty and foul-mouthed baseball manager stuck with a knucklehead team until he is granted heavenly assistance. Janet Leigh is nice as a reporter with the woman's perspective, and Keenan Wynn is good as a sports announcer.
The showdown lowdown: Less pyrotechnics, more heart.

AJ Verser

This original movie is better than its 90s remake, I recommend seeing this one first if you haven't seen the remake, though. It's funny, dramatic,… MoreThis original movie is better than its 90s remake, I recommend seeing this one first if you haven't seen the remake, though. It's funny, dramatic, and baseball themed of course. I really liked it.